JOIN US The district police have banned the entry of vehicles to Madikeri and Abbi Falls from Saturday 2 pm to regulate traffic in view of the Dasara procession.
“Dashamantapa” procession (a procession of the mantapas made by 10 major temples of Madikeri) is a major attraction of the Dasara festivities in Kodagu.
People who witness Jamboo Savari at Mysore travel to Madikeri to take part in the procession leading to traffic congestion. “The entry of vehicles and visitors to Abbi Falls and Golf course has been prohibited after 2 pm on Saturday.
One-way rule has been imposed on several roads in the town. The restrictions will be in place till 10 am on October 5 (Sunday),” Deputy Superintendent of Police Prasanna V Raju said. Security has been beefed up by setting up a checkpost at the town entrance, he added.